Port Angeles
■ Slide guitarist extraordinaire Nick Vigarino returns to the Junction Roadhouse, junction of U.S. Highway 101 and state Highway 112 five miles west of Port Angeles, on Saturday for a night of high-energy rock and blues from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. $5 cover.
On Wednesday, Jason Mogi and Paul Stehr-Green are joined by Kim Trenerry for an eclectic mix of music gleaned from Deadwood Revival, SuperTrees, Tongue and Groove, Grateful Dead tunes and more at 7:30 p.m.
■ Tonight at Castaways Restaurant and Night Club, 1213 Marine Drive, come on down for Jerry’s Country Jam from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. If country’s your style, come and dance or play plugged or unplugged.
On Friday and Saturday, perennial Juan de Fuca Festival favorite Tiller’s Folly steers a course through a mix of Celtic, folk, roots rock and more from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
On Saturday, the Peninsula’s newest band, The Cornstalks, brings its solid rhythms, smooth groove and sweet harmonies to Wine on the Waterfront at The Landing mall at 115 Railroad Ave. at 8 p.m. Stephanie Doenges, Paul Stehr-Green and Kim Trenerry make up this eclectic trio, with an emphasis on Kim’s original songs. Stephanie’s interpretation of Kim’s only gospel song will bring goose bumps for sure. $5 cover.
■ The Second Friday Art Rock (2FAR) at Bar N9ne, 229 W. First St., features Port Angeles/Tacoma rockers LouLouLand and Port Angeles grunge rockers Heroes of Radio with Port Angeles artist David Haight as the designated artist. Music is from 8:30 p.m. until 11 p.m. $3 cover.
On Saturday, folk icon Baby Gramps brings his National steel guitars for an evening of songs, stories and tunes from the streets, country roads and byways of this great country from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. $5 cover.
■ On Monday, Charlie Ferris promises to have new “Memories and Melodies” at the Bushwhacker Restaurant, 1527 E. First St., from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Charlie’s Angels will be there, too.
■ On Friday, Les Wamboldt and Olde Tyme Country perform at the Fairmount Restaurant, 1127 W. U.S. Highway 101, from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
On Sunday, Christina Gross invites you to come and jam with other musicians from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Amateurs welcome.
On Tuesday, Dave and Rosalie Secord are on the road, so Hey Joe Dzial and Clallam County Fair talent show winner Wanda Bumgarner will host with special guests the Helwick Family from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
■ Every Tuesday evening at the Port Angeles Senior Center, Seventh and Peabody streets, the Port Angeles Senior Swingers present Wally and the Boys playing ballroom dance favorites for the dancing pleasure of all adults 45 years and older from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. $5 cover, first-timers free.
■ On Wednesday at Dupuis Restaurant, 256861 U.S. Highway 101, Bob and Dave play blues with a brew and barbecue from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
■ And last but no way least, a new venue in PA town, the Next Door Gastropub, 113 W. First St., has our own Deadwood Revival helping it celebrate Sunday from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. No cover.
Sequim and Blyn
■ On Friday at the Oasis Bar and Grill, 301 E. Washington St., Fret Noir performs from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on acoustic and electric guitar and vocals.
On Wednesday, Final Approach touches down with its boomer sounds from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
■ On Saturday at Three Crabs Restaurant, 11 3 Crabs Road, pianist Paul Sagen returns with more tunes from the Great American Songbook at 6 p.m.
■ At The Buzz, 128 N. Sequim Ave., Kelly Thomas and Victor Reventlow host the very popular and rousing open mic Wednesday from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
■ On Friday at Stymie’s Bar & Grill at Cedars at Dungeness, 1965 Woodcock Road, the Al Harris Trio jazzes up dinner from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
■ On Friday at Club Seven Lounge at 7 Cedars Casino, Blyn, Jim and Brooke of “The Goods” and “That ’80s Show” have formed a new Vegas act with a sexy, high-energy dance band that is Vanity. This special show runs from 8:30 p.m. to 1 a.m.
On Saturday, another big show band, Freddy Pink, plays the hits from Chicago to AC/DC. Lots of horns and lots of fun from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
On Sunday, Sarah Shea and Chez Jazz play your dance favorites with smooth American Songbook tunes from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
On Monday, join Barry Burnett and world-class drummer Tom Svornich for We Be Jammin’, so bring your ax or tickled tonsils and join the fun from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Port Townsend
■ Tonight at The Upstage, 923 Washington St., renowned finger-picking guitarist Mary McCaslin performs at 7:30 p.m. $8 cover.
On Friday, get your blues fix with the Blues Counselors with special guest Jimmy Manolides at 8 p.m. $8 cover.
On Saturday at 8 p.m., acclaimed producer/performer Roy Rogers and the house-rocking Delta Rhythm Kings will have you grooving among the tables. With eight Grammy nominations and two awards for work with John Lee Hooker, Bonnie Raitt and Ramblin’ Jack Elliot, Rogers shows why he is in such high demand. $25 advance, $30 at the door.
Phone 360-385-2216 for reservations.
■ On Saturday at Castle Key, Seventh and Sheridan streets, Trance Position, a jazz trio in the style of “hard bop,” features Timothy Stone, tenor saxophone; Ted Enderle, bass; and George Radebaugh, piano. Bebop from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. $8 cover.
■ On Friday, stop by the new Mexican restaurant Necesito Burrito, 940 Water St., and listen to the Latin jazz, swing, funk, blues and rock of Tanga from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The band features Ed Donahue, trumpet, flugelhorn; Jim Rosand, keyboard; Tom Svornich, drums; and Kevin MacCartney, sax, flute, conga and ewi (an electric wind instrument).
■ Steve Grandinetti plays guitar at the Owl Sprit Cafe, 218 Polk St., today and Saturday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
■ Every Monday, Trevor Hanson plays guitar at Alchemy, 842 Washington St., from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
■ Steve Grandinetti plays and sings at the Northwest Maritime Center Cafe, 531 Water St., Port Townsend, on Thursdays and Friday from noon till 2 p.m.
■ Catch some Pies on the Run for a five-piece band with Western swing at the Undertown, 211 Taylor St., on Friday at 7 p.m.
High notes
■ The monthly Second Saturday Community Dance at the Port Townsend Quimper Grange, 1219 Corona St., will be held Saturday. Amy Carroll from Seattle calls, with tunes by Wild Phil and the Buffalo Gals. The dance is from 7:30 p.m. to about 10 p.m. $6 cover, $3 for 3 to 18 years, free for younger than 3 years. Visit www.ptcommunitydance.blogspot.com for additional info.
■ On Saturday, Washington Old Time Fiddlers play live music at the Sequim Prairie Grange, 290 Macleay Road, Sequim. All-players jam, noon to 1:30 p.m.; performance from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Free and open to the public. Donations support scholarships.
More information is at the organization’s website, http://d15.wotfa.org.
■ Tomorrow is 11-11-11, Veterans Day. Remember to thank a vet and those in active service, and a moment of silence for those that gave their all.
■ The passing of Andy Mackie cannot be a low note, but a note of the highest order.
Andy Mackie’s legacy has been well-documented in the Peninsula Daily News. He sacrificed his health for his love of music and children.
Rest in peace, Andy. I’ll bet you’ve already given Gabriel his first harmonica lesson.
■ New production schedules at the Peninsula Daily News has changed the deadline for submission of live music information has been moved up one day.
Submissions must be received by Monday at 5 p.m. for the following Thursday’s column.
This goes into effect immediately.
Let your favorite band/venue know of this change so we can keep you informed.
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John Nelson is a self-styled music lover and compulsive night owl who believes in “KLMA — Keep Live Music Alive” on the North Olympic Peninsula. His column, Live Music, appears every Thursday.
Are you performing in or promoting a live music gig? Contact John by phoning 360-565-1139 or emailing news@peninsuladailynews.com , with John Nelson in the subject line. And note: Nelson’s new deadline is Monday at 5 p.m. preceding Thursday’s column.
Also, check out “Nightlife,” a listing of entertainment at nightspots across the Peninsula, in Friday’s Peninsula Spotlight magazine.